Jenny Curtis came to the Monday, March 7, Flossmoor Village Board meeting 111 signatures strong in a bid to see above-ground pools allowed in the municipality. But whether those residents get their wish remains to be seen. Curtis explained her family moved to Flossmoor 18 months ago not realizing there[Read More…]
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3/10/2022 | What You Need to Know Today
FAMILY TRIVIA NIGHT – Bring the kids to Flossmoor Community Church for a Family-Friendly Trivia Night. Find the event on Facebook and register in advance as an individual or with a table of six. Proceeds from the event will benefit Flossmoor Veterans’ Wall of Honor. 7 p.m. March 18 at[Read More…]
3/9/2022 | What You Need to Know Today
REPRESENT AT JUNETEENTH – The You Matter 2 nonprofit organization is seeking Black-owned business vendors to connect with visitors at the 2022 Homewood-Flossmoor Juneteenth Festival. The deadline to apply is April 1. Get information and apply at www.youmatter2.org/vendor. PRESCHOOL OPEN HOUSE – See the recently updated space and learn about[Read More…]
South Suburban Humane Society will mark 50th anniversary with return of annual gala
The South Suburban Humane Society is celebrating its 50th anniversary with its annual gala party set for Saturday, April 2. “The Gala is our largest fundraiser of the year and provides much needed income as we care for more than 4,000 pets annually,” said Emily Klehm, CEO of the organization.[Read More…]
3/8/2022 | What You Need to Know Today
CHIPOTLE FUNDRAISER – Burrito or taco, chips and guac — tonight’s Chipotle order can benefit the Serena Hills Elementary School Parent Teacher Organization. From 4 to 8 p.m., visit Chipotle in Homewood and mention Serena Hills PTO for a portion of your payment to be donated. For online pickup, use[Read More…]
H-F’s Jaden Sharp accepted to Princeton University
Jaden Sharp Jaden Sharp, a senior at Homewood-Flossmoor High School, is gearing up for an Ivy League education at Princeton University. Sharp said Princeton was one of several choices, and he’s anxious to attend the highly competitive school because it will offer him “a high caliber education and it just[Read More…]
Duckworth to speak at League of Women Voters event Wednesday
Tammy Duckworth U.S. Sen. Tammy Duckworth will be the featured speaker for the annual meeting of the League of Women Voters Homewood-Flossmoor Area. The meeting will be conducted virtually. Duckworth will speak at 7:45 p.m., but LWV officials urge anyone who wishes to attend to connect between 7:30 and 7:35[Read More…]
New principal selected for Parker Junior High
The District 161 school board approved a contract with Ursula Parris to serve as the next principal at Parker Junior High School in Flossmoor. Parris will come to the district starting July 1 after serving as a school administrator in Florida where she has nearly 15 years of school administration[Read More…]
3/7/2022 | What You Need to Know Today
BOARD MEETINGS – Flossmoor Village Board meets at 7:30 p.m. tonight. Homewood Village Board meets at 7 p.m. tomorrow. Attend either meeting at their respective village halls or on Zoom. View the agendas online. CEDAR PARK MEETING – As H-F Park District is in the planning stages of updating the[Read More…]
Homewood trustees to consider letter of intent with developer
A vacant lot at Dixie Highway and Hickory Road might soon be the site for a new mixed-use downtown Homewood development. Savoia T’Go restaurant in January 2105. The village bought the property later that year.Savoia T’Go is demolished in June 2016 (Chronicle file photos) At the regular board meeting Tuesday,[Read More…]
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